The tag was first introduced by owners in 1993 as a compromise in the NFL's fourth-ever CBA as the NFLPA sought to create free agency.

The NFL finalized its 2025 salary cap with another historic jump, which is good news for the New Orleans Saints:

The Saints jumped seven spots in the NFLPA's annual report card survey, clocking in at No. 12 after ranking No. 19 in 2024. The report card, based on the feedback of players, grades teams on categories such as ownership, coaches, treatment of families, team travel and areas in the facility (locker room, weight room, dining area).

As the UFL's players continue to prepare for the 2025 season without a new labor deal, the NFL Players Association has posted a statement of support for their spring-league brethren.

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